21KM - TRAIL HEAVEN

Quad-busting hills. Big rewards.

Trail Heaven is exactly what it promises (and delivers). A full 21km loop where the hills keep coming and the views make every climb worth it.

The course launches straight into the iconic Heartbreak Hill before rolling across classic hill country, serving up constant elevation change and honest terrain. Expect a mix of farm tracks, undulating ridgelines and a short linking section of approximately 1.2km along Mangaeturoa South Road.

While most of the track is well formed, this is working farmland and some sections are uneven underfoot. There are two major climbs to conquer, one early on and another solid test at around the 13.8km mark.

At the top of Heartbreak Hill, the effort pays off with sweeping 360 degree views across vast hill country, stretching out to the mountains and across the Waimarino Plateau. It is tough, scenic and deeply satisfying.

Elevation gain: 867m
Aid stations: 2.2km, 4.1km, 12.5km, 18.1km and finish line

Safety cut-offs

For the safety of participants and our event team, cut-offs apply for the 21km run and walk:

5.1km aid station: must arrive by 9.30am or participants will be turned back
12km aid station: must arrive by 12.00pm or participants will be redirected along Mangaeturoa South Road to the finish line

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